A boat is shown being battered on the south jetty of the Manasquan Inlet early Monday. The boat was being towed when it broke free.

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Nicholas Huba
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The Carver boat, which was being towed by the Chris Craft, broke loose and hit the rocks around approximately 11:43 p.m., said Point Pleasant Beach Detective Patrick Petruzziello.

The Chris Craft was destroyed and pieces of it are washing up on the beach, said Coast Guard Lt. Veronica Smith. The Coast Guard has sent out a warning alerting area boaters to debris being in the area, Smith said. The Carver boat has since been destroyed by waves crashing against ...